
The Schneider Electric ATV320U40N4 is a variable speed drive from the Altivar Machine ATV320 series, designed for controlling 3-phase synchronous and asynchronous motors in industrial automation applications. This drive delivers 4 kW motor power at heavy duty operation with a supply voltage range of 380-500 VAC at 50/60 Hz. It features an integrated Class C2 EMC filter, IP20 protection rating, and fan cooling. The ATV320 series is specifically engineered for original equipment manufacturers requiring reliable motor control in applications such as material handling, packaging, textiles, conveyors, and machine tools. It supports multiple motor control modes including sensorless flux vector control and permanent magnet synchronous motor control, with built-in Safe Torque Off functionality for machine safety compliance.
Item Details
- Brand Name: Schneider Electric
- Manufacturer: Schneider Electric
- Item Type Name: Variable Speed Drive (VFD)
- Product Family / Series: Altivar Machine ATV320
- Device Short Name: ATV320
- Product Application: Complex machines
- Motor Compatibility: 3-phase synchronous and asynchronous motors
Product Specifications
- motor_power_kW: 4.0 kW (heavy duty)
- motor_power_hp: 5.0 hp (heavy duty)
- rated_supply_voltage: 380-500 V AC (-15% to +10%)
- supply_frequency: 50-60 Hz (-5% to +5%)
- network_phases: 3-phase
- line_current_at_380V: 12.9-13.7 A (heavy duty)
- line_current_at_500V: 9.9-10.5 A (heavy duty)
- output_frequency_range: 1-599 Hz
- EMC_filter: Class C2 integrated
- IP_rating: IP20
- cooling_type: Fan
- control_modes: V/F, Sensorless Flux Vector Control (SVC), PMSM
- safety_function: Safe Torque Off (STO) integrated
- UL_protection: Type 1 (with conformity kit)
- environmental_resistance: IEC 60721-3-3 class 3C3 coated PCB
- ambient_temperature_operation: Up to 60°C
Additional Details
- Power Range Series: 0.18 to 15 kW (0.25 to 20 hp)
- Communication Protocols: EtherNet/IP, CANopen, Profibus, Modbus
- Rohs Compliant: Yes
- Format Variants: Book (suffix B) or Compact (suffix C)
- Application Examples: Conveyors, packaging machines, textiles, hoisting, material handling
Measurements
- Weight Book Format: 3.0 kg (6.6 lb)
- Weight Compact Format: 2.2 kg (4.8 lb)
- Frame Size Book: 2C
- Frame Size Compact: 3C
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